Noted forger E E Stamets arrested in multiple aliases
E E Stamets alias Charles Ward and twelve other names was arrested on forgery charges after allegedly passing forged checks in Michigan and Indiana. Plymouth Sheriff Condurant and local officers linked him to checks totaling forty to forty seven dollars and identified him via multiple confirmations from victims and banks. Stamets, employed by the Western Newspaper Agency, confessed and faces transfer if not settling with victims by 4 o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamets
Elkhart
Beardsley Avenue
Silvery
Condurant
John Bowells
Plymouth
Addison
St. Joseph County
Mich
Bourbon
Rochester
Fort Wayne
LaGrange
The
Western Newspaper Agency
Real Estate Transfers from Goshen and Nappanee
Henry V Brown and wife transfer part of lot 15 in Dissel's Goshen to George W Hollenbaugh for 300 dollars. John H Doering and wife to Enos Newcomer and wife for 1 200 dollars of lot 303 Best and Mellinger's Nappanee. Jeremiah Holtzinger and wife to Mary Simmons for 700 dollars of lot 7 Hahn's Goshen. Rosa C Hiller and husband Samuel to Thursey E Arney for 900 dollars of lot 209 Best and Mellinger's Nappanee. Henry Zigler and wife to Oliver EB Simmons for 4008 dollars WSE Sec 27 Jefferson Tp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry V. Brown
George W. Hollenbaugh
Dissel
Goshen
John H. Doering
Enos Newcomer
Best
Mellinger
Nappanee
Jeremiah Holtzinger
Mary Simmons
Hahn
Rosa C. Hiller
Samuel
Thursey E. Arney
Henry Zigler
Oliver EB. Simmons
WSE
Jefferson Tp
Pope's Jubilee Preparations Fraught With Health Worries
Rome reports doctors and confidants of the Pope anticipate fatigue during the March jubilee ceremonies. Extraordinary health precautions will be doubled for the pope during the event as his health remains a chief concern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Navy reports two more dead from Massachusetts explosion
Washington whispers that two of the injured from the Massachusetts blast have died. Albert Teake and Walter Schert are identified among seven who perished. The remaining injured are not expected to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Navy Department
Massachusetts
Albert, Teake
Walter Schert
Papal Interest in Roosevelt on Negro Appointments
Rome reports the pope shows strong interest in President Roosevelt's stance on appointing African Americans to public positions. He remarks that such a policy speaks well of America and reflects the nation's attitude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Roosevelt
America
Head strong enough to overlook race prejudices
A fragment describes a person with resolve to ignore racial bias, reflecting themes of courage and social attitudes. The passage lacks full context but implies a defiant stance against prejudice during a period of division.
Editor Marcisso Gonzales Dies After Shooting
Columbia reports editor Marcisso Gonzales, shot last week by Lieutenant Governor Tillman, died this afternoon. Pittsburgh meanwhile records five men fatally burned in a Duquesne steel plant metal explosion with victims severely burned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
S. C
Marcisso Gonzales
Tillman
Pittsburg
Duquesne Steel
Four miners die in hotel fire at Pioneer
Morrisey B C January 19. A fire last night destroyed the Pioneer hotel killing four miners and leaving five absent. A overturned lamp is blamed for starting the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morrisey
B. C
Pioneer Hotel
English Coal Exports From Blythe Ships Depart Bound for America
Four steamers left Blythe England this morning bound for America carrying coal. The dispatch signals a strong export move as winter demand persists and British energy supplies reach U S ports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blythe
England
America
Social at Lloyd Dills Home Saturday Night
A neighborhood social at the home of Lloyd Dills is announced for Saturday night with all invited. Nearby activities report a revival meeting in Sailor Michigan ending Sunday and several Sunday visits among local families. Mr Addison Watts travels to Pennsylvania for his father’s funeral, aged ninety, who died suddenly last Friday. Also noted are visits among the Welter, Curtis, Rigg le, and Kirkoffer families from Michigan and Goshen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Dills
Sailor, Mich
J. W. Bickel
Lume Osborn
Wolchester
Michigan
Addison Watts
Pennsylvania
Samuel Cauffman and Sons
L. H. Welter
Floyd
F. P. Curtis
Moras Kirkoffer
Ed Riggle
Goshen
Erwin Topping
Elkhart
Rose Curtis
Carl Curtis
Heaton Lake
Stamets Taken to Centerville Then Re arrested
E. E. Stamets known as Starret and Ward faced two forgery charges in Michigan after a Plymouth settlement of 75 dollars. He was rearrested by Sheriff Addison in Centerville and taken to the city for trial on the Centerville case. The charges allege forgery of 47.14 dollars from Charles Farr of Sturgis and Burt Waldo of Coldwater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silvers
Robbins
E E. Stamets
Allias E. M. Starrett
Charles Ward
C. A. Condurant
Plymouth
Frank Young
Charles Farr
Sturgis
Farr
Coldwater
Arlington Hotel
Burt Waldo
Waldo
Far
Ward
Waldo Farr
Cardill
Stamets
John Bowwells
Ross House
D. H. Hawks
Goshen
E. E. Stamets
Starret
John Bowells
Condurant
Addison
Centerville
St. Joseph County
Mich
Branch County
Accident delays dispatcher and brakeman blamed
The report notes a slow dispatcher and a brakeman blamed for a collision. A new man on the road faced the fault, while Engineer Watson was taken to Elkhart. The fireman tried to jump but escaped injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watson
Elkhart
Golmyer Taken to Jeffersonville Reformatory After Shooting
Dr Harry Gulmyer was moved to the Jeffersonville reformatory by Sheriff Manning this morning. He traveled on the Big Four train at 9 30 His family bid him farewell at the jail but none at the depot. He remained reticent as rumors of a possible visit by Miss Barney circulated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Gulmyer
Jeffersonville Reformatory
Manning
Goshen
Gulmyer
Barney
Culmyer
Jeffersonville
Guimyer
Perjury Conviction Spurs Two Year Prison Sentence
Kelly was found guilty of perjury this morning for swearing falsely before the grand jury. He received a two year sentence in the penitentiary over the $75,000 doodle fund tied to a suburban railroad franchise deal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gates
Kelly
Plague Spreads Rapidly Near Mazatlan and Sonora Towns
In Bisbee Arizona on January 20 report states bubonic plague spreads quickly around Mazatlan and interior Sonora towns. Panic grips residents as Topolobampo and Mazatlan conditions worsen with deaths rising and no notable improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bisbee
Ariz
Mazatlan
Sonora
Topolobampo
Robbery Report in Transit Box From Paris
San Francisco investigators probe a theft of Mrs. Fair's box, containing about 25000 dollars worth of goods, seized before it departed Paris for the United States. An official inquiry has been ordered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Cal
Colored Man Deserted After Public Intoxication Arrest
Jefferson Anderson of Calvin was arrested by Officer Rinehart for public intoxication. He regained consciousness in jail and claimed he had brought a team from Calvin but could not identify where his animals were. Investigators found two companions who took the team back home with plans to return Monday to secure his release.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson Anderson
Calvin
Rinehart
North German liner Lahn refloated after sandbank grounding
Gibraltar January 20 The North German Lloyd liner Lahn which grounded on a sand bank off Tamara Sunday and caused grave fears was refloated this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gibraltar
Tamara
Coal Carloads Sidetracked at Osceola and Dunlaps
A Truth telephone item reports twenty one carloads of hard coal at Osceola, consigned to Chicago, hauled away recently. It notes seven or eight ears of anthracite at Twin Branches and a siding of soft coal at Osceola awaiting movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunlaps
Osceola
Chicago
Twin Branches
Cigar Factory Transfer to Hagen Company Completed
The Rice brothers sold their Lexington Avenue and Main Streets cigar factory to the Hagen company. The Rice firm will relocate stock and fixtures to the Hagen factory across the Lexington Avenue bridge, and the Rice brothers will join Hagen as salesmen and depart for the west tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rice Bros
Hogen Cigar Company
Messrs. Rice
Hogen Company
West
Rice Factory
Lexington Avenue
Main Streets
Hagen Factory
Lexington Avenue Bridge
Kitteredge Reelected U.S. Senator in South Carolina
Sioux Falls reports A B Kitteredge a Republican won reelection today to succeed himself as United States senator in South Carolina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux Falls
S. C
A. B. Kitteredge
United States
Hopkins Elected U.S. Senator in Springfield
Albert J. Hopkins was today elected United States senator to succeed Mason. A joint ballot will be taken tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Albert J. Hopkins
United States
Mason
Senator Fairbanks Re-elected on Joint Ballot
Indianapolis reports Senator Fairbanks was re-elected today on a joint ballot. The result confirms his continued seat amid the current political arrangement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Fairbanks
Coal Prices in Goshen See $9 Per Ton for Hard Coal
Coal selling for nine dollars a ton in Goshen with softer coal at eight dollars per ton. Local dealers report steady demand as winter weather drives consumption. Market activity remains stable with prices unchanged from yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Platt Re-elected Senator in Albany Balloting
Albany reports Senator Platt won re election today to succeed himself after a decisive vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
N. Y
Platt
Attorney Baker institutes attachment in circuit court
Attorney HE A. Baker files attachment proceedings in Elkhart circuit court against John Wisen for contempt of court. Wisen from Elkhart recently had a divorce secured by the plaintiff and an order unused by the defendant. Wisen, a Lake Shore fireman, formerly resided at Goshen. A separate damage case by Nelson B. Philips against the Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Railway Company and others has been settled and dismissed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HE. A. Baker
Circuit Court
Elia. Wisen
John Wisen
Elkhart
John Hisen
Lake Shore
Goshen
Nelson B. Philips
Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Railway Company Et al
Charles E. Rogers in Critical Condition After Paralysis
Charles E. Rogers remains in extremely critical condition following paralysis that claimed his wife two weeks earlier. He is paralyzed on his right side and speech organs are affected with added heart trouble complicating his case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles E. Rogers
Narrow Escape at Mishawaka Delays Fast Mail
Mishawaka correspondent reports an accident where Engineer Watson leaped from his cab to avoid a collision between No. 15 and a freight train. A brakeman failed to flag in time, but engines survived with only damage to the freight pilot. Track cleared in about an hour as the fast mail from the west approached. Operator Carr remained calm as orders flashed to stop the westbound train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mishawaka
Watson
South Bend Times
No. 15
Carr
Chicago
L. C. Carr
Goshen Council Weighs Water Meter Plan
Goshen council met last evening to discuss installing water meters in homes to curb water waste. The plan aims to promote conservation and track usage more accurately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Mrs Kurtz Dies as Doctor Warns of Imminent Death
Mrs James Kurtz wife of a private detective, age 51 and a Sandusky native, suffers stomach troubles for a year. Dr Lockwood says there is no hope for recovery. Home on Strong avenue. Death is expected to occur soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Kurtz
Lockwood
Sandusky
Strong Avenue
Judges Ferrall Deahl Letter Signals February LaGrange Term
Special Judge Deahl received a letter from Judge Ferrall stating he would return from Mount Clemens next week to sign the records for this term. Ferrall also hoped to sit during the LaGrange term in February. No Elkhart term will be held until March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deahl
Ferrall
Mount Clemens
LaGrange
Elkhart
Indictments in Chicago Coal Famine Case Against 44 Entities
A special grand jury indicted forty four individuals and coal companies for conspiracy to restrain trade during the coal shortage. The panel accuses several firms and individuals while noting no general conspiracy was proven though the group is linked to price fixing and restricted competition. The report faulted the coal strike for shortages and cited railroads for prompt delivery efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Riley Brown Bonded After Petit Larceny Charge
Riley Brown is released on a $50 bond supplied by his mother. The charge is petit larceny and no trial date has been set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riley Brown
Transcript Filed In Chas. Oxander Case In Circuit Court
A transcript of the Chas. Oxander case has been filed in the circuit court, outlining the proceedings and potential motions as the case moves toward further court action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Oxander
Circuit Court
Mason Divorce Case Sees $50 Allowance Awarded
Acting Judge Deahl granted the plaintiff a $50 allowance in the Mason divorce case brought here from South Bend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deahl
Mason
South Bend
Beardsley Estate Partition Commissioners Value Lands
John W. Fieldhouse F. W. Miller and J. L. Brodrick report 89 728 66 total value for Indiana Illinois Iowa lands in Beardsley partition. Susie Ray Beardsley widow receives one third Indiana Iowa lands 18 120 67 plus one third life interest in Iowa lands 3 750 total 21 870 67. Wallace Helen L Beardsley receive 24 619 33 each while Rufus Ray Beardsley gets 18 619 33 after 6 000 previously given by his father. Commissioners will value Elkhart manufacturing property about 25 000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Fieldhouse
F. W. Miller
J. L. Brodrick
Susan Ray Beardsley
Helen L Beardsley
Wallace Beardsley
Rufus Ray Beardsley
J. R. Beardsley
Indiana
Illinois
Iowa
Susie Ray Beardsley
Wallace
Helen L. Beardsley
Elkhart
Hawks Case Against Mittenberger Dismissed
The Harvey Hawks filed a suit against H. Mittenberger on a note which the court dismissed, ending the legal action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Hawks
H. Mittenberger
No Jury Trials This Week
There will be no jury cases tried this week as juries report next Monday to begin sessions.
Pete O Neal Charged With Assault Will Not Be Tried This Term
Pete O Neal, charged with assault with intent to kill in the cutting of Red Wade, will not be tried during the current term. The case is postponed pending further action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pete O’neal
Red
Wade
Miller Drake and Hubbell Divorce Case Filed
The firm Miller Drake and Hubbell has filed a divorce case by number.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller, Drake & Hubbell
Ex-Premier Sagasta Family Reveals Secret Letters
Madrid reports Sagasta’s heirs found confid letters from Queen Christina written during the Spanish American War urging prudence and supporting McKinley’s proposals. Other correspondence discusses the Pope’s counsel and reveals the queen’s anxious mindset over the threat to bombard Spanish ports. King Alfonso offered Sagasta’s daughter a duchess title if she returns the letters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Sagasta
Christina
McKinley
Alfonso
Finehout Building Rebuild Planned for Public Drug Store
The Bristol Banner reports the Finehout building will be rebuilt after the ruins. A new store is hoped to stock a complete supply of drugs and groceries for the public. Mr. Finehout is regarded as one of the area’s most enterprising business men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Finehout
Mine Workers Address Pushes Higher Wages and Differential
President Mitchell told the United Mine Workers convention in Indianapolis that wages should rise and a 7 percent differential be fixed for run of mine operations. He urged expanding the defense fund, predicted a future of machine mining, denounced government injunctions, and said he would stay out of politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Mitchell
United Mine Workers
Permanent Defense Fund
Guardian report filed for J Rufus Beardsley by Susie Ray Beardsley
Susie Ray Beardsley filed the final guardianship report for her husband J Rufus Beardsley with Probate Commissioner Farrell. She shows receipts of 10764.86 and expenditures of 11226.58, a deficit of 461.72. Commissioner Farrell suggests no wife may be legally appointed guardian for her husband but will approve the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susie Ray Beardsley
J. Rufus Beardsley
Farrell
Reichstag Pins Hopes on Arbitration in Venezuelan Affair
Berlin January 20. In the reichstag Chancellor Von Buelow gave a synopsis of the Venezuelan affair. He praised the United States for friendly services and said Germany and England acted with mutual loyalty from the start. He added the blockade suspension would wait on Washington arbitration talks showing a favorable course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Reichstag
von Buelow
United States
Germany
England
Washington
Convicted Politician Ex-Speaker Perjury Case Report
In St. Louis on January 20, former house speaker Charles Kelly was convicted of perjury in connection with a political scandal. The case centers on false testimony given during investigative proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Charles Kelly
House of
Beet Sugar Crop Interest Lands in Goshen
Agricultural leader W H Chestnutwood of Kalamazoo Beet Sugar Co arrived in Goshen to promote sugar beet culture. He cites Elkhart county soil as suitable and aims to contract for 300 to 400 acres this season to ease shipping from Goshen. Daniel Kauffman backs the Beet project and coordinates land for trial. Farmers in Elkhart and nearby counties show growing interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Chestnutwood
Daniel Kauffman
Chestnutiood
Goshen
Ohio
Elkhart
Ruling Felt Here on South Dakota Divorces
The U S Supreme Court decision declaring divorces granted to non residents in South Dakota invalid will affect at least three Elkhart cases. The Andrews case in Massachusetts upheld that federal power over marriages does not exist. states control the subject. Local divorcees face unsettled marital and property rights as questions arise about domicile and legitimacy of remarriages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
United States Supreme Court
South Dakota
Annie Andrews
Kate H. Andrews
Massachusetts
Justice White
Congress
Andrews
Charles S. Andrews
Kate Andrews
Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts
Andrew
Charles H. Andrews
Brewer, Shiras and Peckham
Supreme Court
Court Brevities State v Zelinger Grand Larceny Trial
The petit jury will convene next Monday to hear the case of the state of Indiana against Wm. Zelinger of Elkhart for grand larceny in stealing $40. Next week marks the end of the December term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petit Jury
State of
Indiana
Wm. Zellinger
Elkhart
Charles Stuart Defaulted in Ella Stuart Divorce Case
In the divorce proceedings filed by Ella Stuart, Charles Stuart was called on default. The case centers on the marital dissolution and related relief sought by Ella Stuart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Stuart
Ella Stuart
Olive and Osolo Township Roads Attract Viewers
Viewers along Olive and Osolo township roads report favorable reception of the event or activity. The notice notes positive public response and local engagement with the roadside presentation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olive
Osolo Township
Rogers versus Sage appeal from City Judge Raymer court
Abbie W. Rogers appeals the decision of City Judge Raymer in the case against Frank A. Sage. The appellate action seeks review of the lower court ruling and potential remedies or retrial options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abbie W. Rogers
Frank A. Sage
Raymer
Estate administrator reports real estate sale and inventory
Commissioner Farrell records Charles McConaughy administrator of the Charles S. Deardoff estate selling real estate to Mrs. Elizabeth Deardoff widow for 4000 dollars. Henrietta Kolb administratrix of her son Charles Kolb estate lists an inventory showing personal property on hand valued at 75 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farrell
Charles McConaughy
Charles S. Deardoff
Elizabeth Deardoff
Henrietta Kolb
Charles Kolb
Emma Foster Dead At Eighteen In Detroit
Miss Emma Louise Foster died early today of consumption at her parents home on Sycamore Street Detroit. She was eighteen years eight months and five days old. Survived by siblings Fred Mrs Anna Weikel and John C. E Foster. Funeral arrangements incomplete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma
Louise Foster
Sycamore ‘Street
Fred
Anna. Weikel
Ter
John C
Detroit
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E. E. Stamets, Alias
Pope
Pope Leo
Gonzales
Osolo
Marshall County
Sheriff Manning
Charles Rogers
Goshen Orchestra
Condi
Tion
Kitteredge
Hopkins
Hade
Judge Ferrall
Beardsley
Alphonso
U. S
Probate Court
Emma Foster
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